Senior Lecturer | Media & Communication Scholar | Gender & Political Communication Advocate

Profile Summary

Dr. Lawrencia Agyepong is a renowned Senior Lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), with extensive expertise in media and communication studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Media and Communication from the University of Leicester and has made significant contributions to academia through impactful research, publications, and conference presentations on political communication, gender, and celebrity studies.

Academic & Professional Roles

• Senior Lecturer, UniMAC

• Former Head, Department of Communication Studies – Institute of Journalism (UniMAC)

• Board Member, Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa)

• Director, Center for International Relations (UniMAC)

• Member, Governing Council of UniMAC

• President, UniMAC Chapter – University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)

• Executive Chair, AYA Institute for Women, Politics, and Media

• Board Member, Graphic Communications Group

Areas of Research Expertise

• Political Communication: Intersections of politics and media

• Gender & Celebrity Studies: Representation of gender in media and celebrity culture

• Development Communication: Role of communication in development initiatives

Key Contributions & Advocacy

Dr. Agyepong is deeply committed to advancing women’s involvement in politics and media, demonstrated through leadership positions and advocacy initiatives. She is widely recognized in academic and professional circles for her groundbreaking research, thought leadership, and mentorship in the field of media and communication.